Dodgers fail to 'cash in' at plate, now look to 'flip script' in NLD

Dodgers fail to 'cash in' at plate, now look to 'flip script' in NLD

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 1 of the National League Division Series to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, by a score of 6-2. The Dodgers had several opportunities to score runs, but they failed to capitalize, leaving 12 runners on base.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that his team needs to "cash in" at the plate in order to win the series.

"We had our chances today," Roberts said. "We just didn't get the big hit when we needed it. We need to do a better job of executing in those situations."

The Dodgers had a chance to take a lead in the bottom of the second inning, when they loaded the bases with one out. But Trea Turner struck out and Freddie Freeman grounded out to end the inning.

The Dodgers also had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth inning, when they had runners on first and second with two outs. But Will Smith struck out to end the inning.

The Dodgers' offense has been inconsistent throughout the season, and it showed in Game 1. The Dodgers scored 100 runs or more in 10 different months during the regular season, but they also scored fewer than 50 runs in 10 different months.

The Dodgers will need to get their offense going in Game 2 if they want to even the series. The Dodgers have a deep and talented lineup, but they need to find a way to execute when it matters most.

How the Dodgers can 'flip the script' in the NLDS

The Dodgers have a number of things they can do to improve their chances of winning the NLDS. Here are a few ideas:

• Get better production from the top of the lineup. The Dodgers' top three hitters, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, and Freddie Freeman, struggled in Game 1. The Dodgers need to get those three hitters going in order to generate runs.
• Get more clutch hits. The Dodgers had several opportunities to score runs in Game 1, but they failed to capitalize. The Dodgers need to find a way to get the big hit when they need it.
• Limit walks. The Dodgers walked Diamondbacks pitchers four times in Game 1. The Dodgers need to be more disciplined at the plate and avoid giving away free bases.
• Get better pitching. The Dodgers' pitching staff was not sharp in Game 1. The Dodgers need to get better pitching performances from their starters and relievers if they want to win the series.

The Dodgers are a talented team, but they need to play their best baseball if they want to advance to the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers have shown that they can be a very dangerous team when they are playing well. If the Dodgers can 'flip the script' in the NLDS and start playing their best baseball, they will be a tough team to beat.